TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES POC: Marcia Salkeld (301)975-4188. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a number of new devices and methods involving a variety of technologies. In certain cases other parties have participated in the development of these technologies. NIST Docket Number: 94-042; Title: Optical Trap for the Detection and Quantitation of Subzeptomolar Quantities of Analytes; Description: researchers in the Biotechnology and Atomic Physics Divisions at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a new potential method and apparatus for the detection of sub-zeptomolar quantities of analytes including nucleic acids, antigens and antibodies (protein, carbohydrate, organic molecules, etc.) using optical trapping technology. Any parties interested in the further development or licensing of the technologies described above may write to: J. Terry Lynch, Licensing and CRADA Officer, Technology Development and Small Business Program, Division 222, Building 221, Room B256, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. This is not an announcement of a contract or a grant. NIST Docket Number: 95-011; Title: Non-Destructive Method for Determining the Extent of Cure of a Polymerizing Material and the Solidification of a Thermoplastic Polymer Based on Wavelength Shift of Fluorescence. Description: Researchers in the Polymers Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have, developed a new application using the change in the peak fluorescence wavelength of a disclosed class of fluorescent dyes to provide a measurement of the extent of cure of a polymerizing material or extent of solidification of a thermoplastic polymer. The dyes may be incorporated in the material, immobilized by covalent bonding on the surface of the optic fiber probe's window, or on the surface of the uncoated optic fiber. Any parties interested in the further development of licensing of the technologies described above may write: J. Terry Lynch, Licensing and CRADA Office, Technology Development and Small Business Program, Division 222, Building 221, Room B256, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. This is not an announcement of a contractor a grant. NIST Docket Number: 95-006; Title: Use of Pre-Ceramic Polymers in Fabrication of Interpenetrating Phase Composites. Description: Researchers in the Polymers Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Naval Medical Research and Development Command have developed a method of preparing interpenetrating phase composites which greatly simplifies the fabrication of microstructures, particularly those employing CAD/CAM for the preparation of dental restoratives. Any parties interested in the further development or licensing of the technologies described above may write to: J. Terry Lynch, Licensing and CRADA Officer, Technology Development and Small Business Program, Division 222, Building 221, Room B256, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. This is not an announcement of a contract or a grant. NIST Docket Number: 94-043; Title: Low Cost Renewable Polishing Lap; Description: Researchers in the Precision Engineerng Division at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a new method for the fabrication of laps wherein the substrate never contacts the polishing media or part being polished. The invention provides the potential to eliminate contamination of the part and/or degradation of the substrate. The concept offers the potential to significantly lower costs in appropriate applications. Any parties interested in the further development or licensing of the technologies described above may write to: J. Terry Lynch, Licensing and CRADA Officer, Technology Development and Small Business Program, Division 222, Building 221, Room B256, NIST, Gaithersburg, MD 20899. This is not an announcement of a contract or a grant.

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